High honor

Gamskogelhütte honored with Carinthian coat of arms

The Strafner/Aschbacher family, who run the business, are delighted with the state's recognition. They have been shaking up Katschberg for many decades.(Bild: Roland Holitzky)

The popular mountain hut on Katschberg receives the highest provincial award. The hut is not only popular during the skiing and hiking season, wedding couples and gourmet lovers also find their way up to 1850 meters above sea level.

What began as a small hut without electricity and water in the 1970s has developed into a culinary success story over the decades: the Gamskogelhütte on Katschberg.

Known far beyond the borders of our country
The Strafner/Aschbacher family continued to expand the hut at 1850 meters above sea level over the years and invested a total of five million euros. "Consistent work over generations as well as targeted and sustainable investments have resulted in a tourism business that is known far beyond the borders of our province," says Sebastian Schuschnig, Provincial Councillor for Tourism, who presented the operators with the Carinthian coat of arms together with Governor Peter Kaiser.

Stefan Lastin's award-winning cuisine is also unique and attracts thousands of hikers and skiers to the mountain every year. "The provincial coat of arms is a visible sign of gratitude for everything you do for our province with your commitment," added Kaiser.